The Public Health Agency of Sweden has presented the country's first national strategy aimed at combating loneliness.

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With US President Donald Trump threatening steep tariffs on the EU, Sweden is caught in the crossfire of a looming trade war.

Stockholm's city government had said it has 'no plans' to take over the IESG international school before it closes next year, ...

The Local invites readers to submit their pictures to our photo competition, to bring our audience together from all parts of ...

Denmark at the end of February said it would ban smartphones in schools, and health authorities across the Nordic countries ...

Sweden vows to 'respond' to Trump tariff threat, several people held after man shot dead in Gävle, and Swedes' diets have got ...

Sweden is known for its sweet treats, whether that's sticky cinnamon buns, indulgent semlor or bright green princess cakes.

Several victims of the Örebro school shooting remain hospitalised, proposal of Abortion Law changes attracts new scrutiny, ...

Spring has already arrived in some parts of Sweden, and in others it's just around the corner. What's your favourite thing ...

Jagadeesh Varma tells The Local how he went from not even being aware Sweden existed, to falling in love with Stockholm.

Spring has sprung in much of the country, with warmer temperatures and more sunlight all affecting electricity prices. Photo: ...